DOT regulations Archives - Truck Drivers USA

FMCSA is warning carriers and owner-operators not to sell or lease USDOT and MC numbers outside of legitimate transactions. Learn the risks, potential penalties, and how improper transfers can lead to revoked authority and liability issues in the trucking industry.

March 23, 2026

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FMCSA Issues Warning on USDOT and MC Number Sales: What Drivers Need to Know

If you’ve been approached about selling your USDOT or MC number, federal regulators are making it clear: don’t do it. A recent bulletin from ...

FMCSA revokes four electronic logging devices from its approved list, giving truck drivers and motor carriers 60 days to replace non-compliant ELDs before enforcement begins

January 19, 2026

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FMCSA Revokes Four More Electronic Logging Devices from Approved List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed four additional electronic logging devices from its list of registered and compliant ELDs, continuing its recent ...

FMCSA has revoked certification for four electronic logging devices, giving drivers and carriers 60 days to replace them. Here’s what truck drivers, fleets, and industry stakeholders need to know to stay compliant and avoid violations.

January 5, 2026

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FMCSA Pulls Approval for Four ELDs, Giving Drivers 60 Days to Switch

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed four electronic logging devices from its list of approved products, affecting drivers and fleets that rely ...

J.J. Keller has introduced a new FMCSR certification program designed to help trucking fleets strengthen compliance leadership, reduce risk, and improve safety performance through practical training.

December 22, 2025

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J.J. Keller Introduces FMCSR Certification Program to Strengthen Fleet Compliance Leadership

Regulatory compliance continues to be one of the most critical responsibilities for trucking fleets. From roadside inspections to audits and post-incident reviews, how well ...

FMCSA plans a new survey to study the truck parking shortage, collecting driver feedback on parking challenges and estimating the benefits of adding new truck parking spaces nationwide. Learn what the survey will cover and how drivers can provide input.

December 3, 2025

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FMCSA Wants Drivers to Weigh In as New Parking Study Moves Forward

Truck drivers across the country already know the parking situation is tight, and the FMCSA is finally taking another step to collect hard data ...

October 7, 2025

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Do You Have a Pipeline of Drivers for the Upcoming Truck Driver Shortage?

Starting June 25, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) began strictly enforcing English language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers nationwide. Truckers ...

July 25, 2025

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Overnight Truck Parking Zones Approved in NYC Industrial Areas

A new step toward easing the overnight parking struggle for truck drivers is coming out of New York City. The NYC Council has just ...

July 17, 2025

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FMCSA Grants Temporary Waiver for Electronic Medical Certification Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is giving commercial drivers and carriers more time to adapt to its new electronic medical certification (MEC) ...

June 23, 2025

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Truck Drivers with Oversize Loads to Retain Rest Break Exemption

Truck drivers transporting oversize or overweight loads will maintain their exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) 30-minute rest break requirement. The ...

May 15, 2025

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FMCSA Revokes Eight Gorilla Fleet Safety ELDs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has added eight electronic logging devices (ELDs) from Gorilla Fleet Safety to its Revoked Devices list. Motor ...